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FWD - Front Wheel Drive


FWD is the abbreviation for Front Wheel Drive. Front wheel drive cars use CV joints extending from the transmission to provide power to the front wheels. FWD cars generally have more 'predictable' and easy handling over RWD (Rear Wheel Drive) cars. Which is why it is found on most small cars and family vehicles. A drawback to more powerful front wheel drive cars is a phenomenon called 'torque steer'.

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